This Is Horror Podcast

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TIH 612: Sofia Ajram on Editing Bury Your Gays, Balancing Writing and Metalsmithing, and Tragic Queer Horror May 04, 2025

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In this podcast, Sofia Ajram talks about editing Bury Your Gays, balancing writing and metalsmithing, tragic queer horror, and much more. [3:25] Early life lessons growing up. [5:30] Metalsmithing. [10:17] Balancing writing and metalsmithing. [22:24] Working with Titan Books. [27:55] First experiences reading and writing. [31:46] Working as a band photographer. [50:27] First story written and moment Sofia realised wanted to be a writer. [55:00] Bury Your Gays. [1:04:00] What is Tragic Queer Horror? Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-612-sofia-ajram-on-editing-bury-your-gays-balancing-writing-and-metalsmithing-and-tragic-queer-horror Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

TIH 611: Lena Valencia on Mystery Lights, David Lynch Influence, and Writing Routine Apr 25, 2025

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In this podcast, Lena Valencia talks about Mystery Lights, David Lynch influence, writing routine, and much more. [4:30] Early life lessons growing up in LA. [7:00] Lena’s initial interest in creativity. [11:29] Writing routine and writing retreats. [18:37] Balancing publicity vs. writing. [21:44] Querying process for Mystery Lights. [25:39] Mystery Lights thematic concerns. [30:34] What are the Mystery Lights in reality? [38:35] Dogs. [46:37] First horror movies watched. [49:30] You Can Never Be Too Sure and David Lynch influence. [55:26] The oldest story in the collection. [58:26] Bright Lights, Big Deal. [1:03:18] The White Place. [1:09:00] Vermillion and Trogloxene. [1:13:03] The Reclamation. [1:21:22] Reaper Ranch. [1:26:15] Connect with Lena and final thoughts. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-611-lena-valencia-on-mystery-lights-david-lynch-influence-and-writing-routine Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

TIH 610: Clay McLeod Chapman on Kill Your Darling, Wake Up and Open Your Eyes, and Writing vs. Marketing Apr 17, 2025

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In this podcast, Clay McLeod Chapman talks about Kill Your Darling, Wake Up and Open Your Eyes, writing vs. marketing, and much more. [3:44] Wake Up and Open Your Eyes. [27:48] Anxiety whilst writing. [49:18] Writing vs. Marketing. [55:58] Working with Alan at Shortwave and Doug at Bad Hand Books. [1:02:54] Strategies for first time writers. [1:05:16] When you would and wouldn’t get an agent. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-610-clay-mcleod-chapman-on-kill-your-darling-wake-up-and-open-your-eyes-and-writing-vs-marketing Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

TIH 609: Clay McLeod Chapman on Imperfection in Art, Anxiety and Wake Up and Open Your Eyes, and The Highlights and Lowlights of 2024 Apr 09, 2025

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In this podcast, Clay McLeod Chapman talks about imperfection in art, anxiety and Wake Up and Open Your Eyes, the highlights and lowlights of the past year, and much more. [3:30] Conversation start/AI and its impact on creativity. [15:30] Imperfection in art. [49:47] Looking back at the past year, the highlights and struggles. [54:49] Anxiety surrounding the release of Wake Up and Open Your Eyes. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-609-clay-mcleod-chapman-on-imperfection-in-art-anxiety-and-wake-up-and-open-your-eyes-and-the-highlights-and-lowlights-of-2024 Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

TIH 608: Max Booth III on I Believe in Mister Bones, Forthcoming Ghoulish Books Releases, and Fruit Pies Apr 02, 2025

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In this podcast, Max Booth III talks about I Believe in Mister Bones, forthcoming Ghoulish Books, fruit pies, and much more. [3:45] Promoting work. [24:33] Tapping into the magic that made us want to write in the first place. [27:45] Publishing Danger Slater. [38:00] Forthcoming books from Ghoulish by Bob Pastorella, Nadia Bulkin, and more. [42:28] Considerations for reprinting. [44:55] Say Uncle. [52:04] Buying the This Is Horror domain name. [1:00:14] Fruit pies. [1:18:27] Final thoughts. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-608-max-booth-iii-on-i-believe-in-mister-bones-forthcoming-ghoulish-books-releases-and-fruit-pies Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

TIH 607: Max Booth III on I Believe in Mister Bones and Ghoulish Mar 22, 2025

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In this podcast, Max Booth III talks about their latest book, I Believe in Mister Bones, Ghoulish, and much more. [3:30] Conversation start. [21:50] Balancing writing, publishing, running a bookstore, and the Ghoulish Book Festival. [30:45] Bookstore events. [33:30] The origin story of I Believe in Mister Bones. [1:01:55] Max’s TikTok joke gone wrong. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-607-max-booth-iii-on-i-believe-in-mister-bones-and-ghoulish Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

TIH 606: Nat Cassidy on Early Life Lessons, Creative Journey, and Writing Routine Mar 17, 2025

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In this podcast, Nat Cassidy talks about his early life lessons, creative journey, and beginnings as a writer. [3:10] Early life lessons growing up. [7:27] The first time Nat Cassidy set a classroom on fire. [21:40] Writing for the Stephen King The Stand anthology, edited by Brian Keene and Christopher Golden. [37:10] First creative career steps. [54:21] Writing routine and daily habits. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-606-nat-cassidy-on-early-life-lessons-creative-journey-and-writing-routine Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

TIH 605: Wesley Southard on One for the Road, Closing Costs, and Trevor Henderson Art Mar 10, 2025

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In this podcast, Wesley Southard talks about One for the Road, Closing Costs, Trevor Henderson art, and much more. [4:45] Social media and personal life balance. [16:47] Trevor Henderson artwork on The Better to Eat You With. [31:55] One For The Road. [46:11] Closing Costs. [52:23] Threesome. [1:10:49] Future projects for Wesley. [1:13:45] Connect with Wesley. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-605-wesley-southard-on-one-for-the-road-closing-costs-and-trevor-henderson-art Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

TIH 604: Wesley Southard on The Better to Eat You With, Threesome, and Meeting Brian Keene Mar 06, 2025

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In this podcast, Wesley Southard talks about his brand new book, The Better to Eat You With, Threesome, meeting Brian Keene, and much more. [3:00] Conversation start and early life lessons. [8:35] Music and heavy metal. [16:35] Introduction to horror. [32:05] Threesome. [39:55] Meeting Brian Keene. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-604-wesley-southard-on-the-better-to-eat-you-with-threesome-and-meeting-brian-keene Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

TIH 603: Eric LaRocca on At Dark, I Become Loathsome, Experiences with Grief, and Forbidden Kinks Mar 01, 2025

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In this podcast, Eric LaRocca dives deeper into his incredible new book, At Dark, I Become Loathsome, and talks about experiences with grief, forbidden kinks, and much more. [3:36] Grief. [7:55] Forbidden fetishes. [23:13] Short stories nested within At Dark, I Become Loathsome. [29:42] At Dark, I Become Loathsome is a love letter to the outcasts. [56:29] Burnt Sparrow, Wretch, and future projects. [1:07:39] Final thoughts. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-603-eric-larocca-on-at-dark-i-become-loathsome-experiences-with-grief-and-forbidden-kinks Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

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